06/01/2026
5-Star Peru Federal Savings Bank
Recognized as one of the Nation’s Strongest Banks
Peru, Illinois - June 2026: Peru Federal Savings Bank, Peru, Illinois has once again been awarded the highest (5-Star) rating for financial strength and stability from the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm, BauerFinancial, Inc. Earning and maintaining this 5-Star rating indicates that Peru Federal Savings Bank excels in such areas as capital adequacy, profitability, asset quality and much more. This is no coincidence. In fact, this is the 68th consecutive quarter that Peru Federal Savings Bank has earned this top rating, earning Peru Federal Savings Bank an even higher designation as an “Exceptional Performance Bank”. This distinction is reserved solely for institutions that have earned Bauer’s 5-Star rating consistently for 40 consecutive quarters (10 years), or longer.
“This is indeed reflective of Peru Federal Savings Bank’s dedication and commitment, not only to its customers, but to the entire community it serves”, reflects Karen Dorway, president of BauerFinancial. “Community banks, like Peru Federal Savings Bank, have consistently been on the front lines doing what is best to help their neighbors and friends. This special type of devotion is a hallmark of a true community bank, like Peru Federal Savings Bank.”
Established in 1887, Peru Federal Savings Bank has been a trusted ally of the communities it serves for 139 years. Rest assured, 5-Star rated Peru Federal Savings Bank’s personnel are eager to serve, whether in the branch, by phone or online at perufederalsavings.com.